ninaidaiko; drum carried on a pole, used in bugaku and gagaku
A traditional Japanese drum suspended from a pole and carried by two people; used in court music (gagaku) and dance (bugaku) performances.
In gagaku performances, the ninaidaiko marks a solemn rhythm.
At the bugaku stage, two performers entered carrying the ninaidaiko on a pole.
General term for Japanese drums; 担い太鼓 is a specific type carried on a pole.
Traditional Japanese court music in which the ninaidaiko is used.
Traditional Japanese court dance accompanied by instruments including the ninaidaiko.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional drum.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 担い太鼓.
Compound of 担い (ninai, 'carrying on a pole') + 太鼓 (taiko, 'drum'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the name describes its method of being carried.